Bittersweet doom and gothic territories - A review of The Foreshadowing's Paranoid Boyd

Italy's stunning doom metal quintet The Foreshadowing is back with an unusual digital single in support of the horror comic book series Paranoid Boyd.

The song starts with a collage of ambient sounds and dialogues before heavy breathing leads to the actual start of the song. Melancholic guitar melodies, droning rhythm section and bittersweet vocals immediately evoke a strong atmosphere. The song continues to elaborate upon the smooth start and becomes slowly more intense thanks to overlapping vocal tracks and cleverly employed bell sound. The track ends on a haunting finale that leaves the listener wanting more.

This creative gothic doom metal track represents everything The Foreshadowing stands for and if you like either genre, you are certainly going to enjoy this surprise release. In addition, the music suits the topic of the comic book series quite well and might make you want to check out the books as well. The atmospheric, colourful and mysterious cover artwork blends in perfectly and deserves more recognition than just being used for a digital single. This brilliant release sets the bar high for The Foreshadowing's future endeavours.

Final rating: 90%